CEREMONY I: FRIDAY, MAY 13, 2 P.M

Commencement Speaker

College of Optometry

Order of Exercises

Presiding Kristin Sobolik, chancellor University of Missouri–St. Louis Master of Ceremonies Dr. Julie DeKinder, clinical professor of optometry, director of academic programs, director of residency programs, and chief of contact lens service Faculty Marshal Dr. Linda Marks, associate clinical professor of Optometry and chair of the faculty Student Marshal Elizabeth Voss, College of Optometry, outstanding student in optometry Order of Procession • Doctoral candidates • Faculty • Platform Party National Anthem Led by Rebekah Anthonis Commencement Address Dr. Sean Mulqueeny, president, Mulqueeny Eye Centers and Clinical Associate Professor, University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Optometry Introduction read by Dr. Larry Davis, dean, College of Optometry Conferral of Academic Degrees Chancellor Sobolik assisted by Dr. Larry J. Davis, dean; Names read by Dr. Julie DeKinder Hooding of the New Doctors of Optometry Dr. Erin Brooks and Dr. Vinita Henry

Administration of the Optometric Oath Dr. Erin Brooks Presentation of Honors College of Optometry faculty Welcome to the New Alumni Dr. Scott Ream, Class of 1987 Alma Mater: “Heart of Missouri” Led by Rebekah Anthonis Recession (Please remain seated until the platform party has exited.)

Dr. Sean P. Mulqueeny President, Mulqueeny Eye Centers and Clinical Associate Professor, University of Missouri–St. Louis College of Optometry DR. SEAN P. MULQUEENY is a proud native of St. Louis and alumnus of Normandy High School. He earned two academic degrees with honors from the University of Missouri Saint Louis and has practiced optometry in the area since 1991. He serves as externship preceptor and Adjunct Clinical Professor for UMSL Optometry and is Assistant Clinical Professor at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University. A specialist in the management of ocular diseases and the co-management of refractive and cataract surgeries, Dr. Mulqueeny has won many prestigious awards, including the Award for Clinical Excellence in the Area of Ocular Disease and the Vision Service Plan Scholarship for Clinical Excellence. He holds leadership positions with several industry professional organizations, including his current role as President of the M.D./O.D. Contact Lens Foundation of Saint Louis. Dr. Mulqueeny is active in clinical research involving dry eye syndrome and serves on advisory boards of Allergan, Novartis, Alcon, Zeavision and others.. Dr. Mulqueeny is a former College Soccer All-American. In the early 1980s, he played professional soccer for the St. Louis Steamers. He lives in Town and Country with his wife Lisa and they have two sons; Brendan, who was recently married to Samantha; and Ryan.

Candidates for Doctor of Optometry Degrees COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY

Optometry

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